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03-19-2011, 04:41 PM | #1 |
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Hey guys I am thinking of purchasing a tube chassie Mustang II to build/race in sst. Is there any reasons you guys can think of that would make that style car not leagel for the class. (Such as wheel base- the engine was moved to the rear but I think I can move it back) It's an older tube car but will recert to 8.50 with no problem. Any help would be great. Thanks Joe
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03-19-2011, 04:54 PM | #2 | |
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03-20-2011, 09:48 AM | #3 |
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I would have to add approx 240lbs, is that a lot of weight to add?
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03-20-2011, 11:39 AM | #4 |
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Re: SST legal
In S/ST you're allowed to add up to 500 pounds but there are several legal requirements to be met (NHRA Rulebook General Regs 4.2) so you're going to have questions that downloading a rulebook will help you with. In general you want to add weight fairly close to the centerline of the car (corner weighting to achieve correct balance recommended) and also toward the rear as a traction aid. 10.90 in IHRA only requires 2600 weight min. so might be good place for you to start...
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03-20-2011, 12:55 PM | #5 |
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Thanks for the responses I was mostly worried about wheelbase requirments and things like that. will download the rules today. I love the bracket/sst/sg style racing to the grief of my friends. (heads up racers)
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03-20-2011, 09:23 PM | #6 |
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Lots of ways to add weight without it being in a box.
Like Big batteries Steel heads Stock type radiator Cheeseburgers,fries,and shakes Lots of shakes Chip |
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P.S. You guys seem to have a lot more fun than those nuts running stock and S/S. I might just end up running with you guys in H/R and some Unleashed 11.0 class stuff as Im still not crazy about throttle stops. Just want to have some fun before its to late. It just makes more sense and not as expensive. Those guys over in class cars would argue over a lug nut. Last edited by X-TECH MAN; 03-25-2011 at 09:51 AM. |
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03-25-2011, 11:22 AM | #8 |
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You know the reason we run throttle stops right? We figure if we slow our cars down, then we will know what it's like to run stock and super stock. lol
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Terry,
Billy Plague told me once " Now that you got a stocker again you can park with us". I told him I would park there but I was hangin with the .90 guys. They know how to have fun. LOL Come on over here you will be welcomed with open arms. Thanks Chip |
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